Menyanthes sp.
Buckbean, bogbean, Bogbean
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Family: Menyanthaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Menyanthes sp. (Buckbean) is a non-native California perennial in the Menyanthaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nymphoides: Menyanthes has 3-parted clover-like leaves; Nymphoides has simple heart-shaped floating leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Menyanthes sp. native to California?
No. Menyanthes sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Menyanthes sp. belong to?
Menyanthes sp. is in the Menyanthaceae family, genus Menyanthes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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